Chances of getting into Northern Arizona University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
80.8%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
How hard is it to get into NAU and can I get accepted? The school has a 81% acceptance rate ranking it #0 in Arizona for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 29,812 out of 36,875 applicants were admitted making Northern Arizona University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Northern Arizona University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
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NAU ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
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| ACT Reading 25th | N/A |
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| ACT Reading 75th | N/A |
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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.4Typical High School Grades
B+You will need above average high school grades to get into Northern Arizona University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Northern Arizona University was 3.4 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #0 in Arizona for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.4 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as NAU accepts 81% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 29% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 17% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 17% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 16% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 19% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 2% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
80% of Northern Arizona University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 21% |
| Top 25% of class | 47% |
| Top 50% of class | 80% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 20% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 4% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 22,918 | 13,957 | 36,875 |
| Accepted | 18,989 | 10,823 | 29,812 |
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 78% | 81% |
| Enrolled | 3,674 | 2,226 | 5,900 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 19% | 21% | 20% |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Northern Arizona University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=105330 IPEDS survey data for Northern Arizona University.
